Train Rides

Steamtown National Historic Site's Baldwin Locomotive Works #26 fired up and ready to go for the 2025 season

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2026 Train Operations

The Steamtown rail experience varies from short 30-minute trips exploring the park's historic railroad yard with a narrated park ranger interpretive program to full-day trips through the Poconos and Lackawanna Valley.

Short Train Rides (May 9 - November 8, 2026)

May 9 - May 31: The "Scranton Limited" yard shuttle will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays with departure times at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. (subject to cancellation or change due to mechanical issues, weather, or crew and equipment availability).

June 5 - November 8: The "Scranton Limited" yard shuttle will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with departure times at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. (subject to cancellation or change due to mechanical issues, weather, or crew and equipment availability).

Tickets are $6.00 per person ages 6 and older; $1.00 per person ages 0-5. Tickets may be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk, the day of your visit. Tickets are valid for the entire day of purchase. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; passengers should arrive 15 to 20 minutes before departure to secure a seat.

2026 Excursions Beyond Steamtown NHS

Advance tickets for NPS excursions will be released on recreation.gov in early April 2026. Check back for updates as departure times and a few more excursions will be posted as they are confirmed. Steamtown's official philanthropic partner, the Iron Horse Society will also be offering several excursions. Watch for updates here, with tickets and more details on their website as excursions are confirmed.

• SATURDAY, MAY 16 - Carbondale: Spring Marketplace
• SATURDAY, MAY 23 - Gouldsboro: Craft Fair
• SATURDAY, JUNE 21 - Father's Day Trip to Jessup (offered in partnership with the Iron Horse Society)
• SATURDAY, JUNE 27 - Delaware Water Gap: Founder's Day and River Sojourn
• SUNDAY, JUNE 28 - Cresco: Art Show, Classic Cars, and Entertainment
• SATURDAY, JULY 18 - Tobyhanna: Blueberries and Ice House Tour
• SATURDAY, JULY 25 - Moscow: Street Fair
• SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 - Gouldsboro: Dixileand Swing Band and Fanily Fun Activities
• SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 - Carbondale: Late Afternoon/Evening for Pioneer Nights
• SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 - Cresco: Art Show, Classic Cars, Entertainment
• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - East Stroudsburg: Pickle Me Poconos Festival
• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 - Tobyhanna: Fall Foliage, Ice House and Town Tour
• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 - Cresco: Columbus Day Weekend Art Show and Classic Cars
• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 - Delaware Water Gap: Fall Foliage and Waterfall Hike Option
• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - Carbondale: Carbondalien Festival, offered in partnership with the Iron Horse Society

The park and the Iron Horse Society will be offering Holiday Train Rides from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Check back here for details in the early summer.

As with the short train rides, excursions are also subject to cancellation or change due to mechanical issues, weather, or crew and equipment availability.

Purchasing Tickets and Ticket Availability

Short Train Ride Tickets:

Tickets for short train rides, including the "Scranton Limited" yard shuttles are available for same-day purchase on-site at the Information Kiosk (credit or debit only). Some tickets for short train rides are offered in advance through Recreation. gov. Tickets may also be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk the day of your visit. All ticket sales are by credit card only.

• Pricing:
  • Ages 6 and older: $6.00 per person
  • Ages 0–5: $1.00 per person

Tickets are valid for the entire day of purchase. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; passengers should arrive 15 to 20 minutes before departure to secure a seat. Operations are subject to change due to weather, mechanical issues or crew availability. Tickets can be purchased on site at the Tickets and Information Kiosk (credit or debit only).

Excursion Tickets:

Tickets for our NPS Excursions will be available for purchase in advance online through recreation.gov starting in early April. Additionally, excursion tickets may be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk. All ticket sales will be credit card only.

Some excursions are offered through Steamtown's philanthropic partner the Iron Horse Society. The Iron Horse Society also operates the popular North Pole Limited Holiday train ride programs in December. Ticketing for Iron Horse excursions and programs is available at www.theironhorsesociety.org/excursions.

Excursions typically operate on a Saturday or Sunday and departure times vary. Ticket pricing varies depending on the destination. Pricing information and other details pertaining to specific excursion or destination will be available on recreation.gov in early April.

• Pricing Ranges
  • Adult (ages 12-61): $25.00-$55.00;
  • Senior (ages 62+): $23.00-$50.00;
  • Youth (ages 3-11): $18.00-$33.00;
  • Child (ages 0-2): $1.00.